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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

Trenton, New JerseyMedicare inspection record
(609) 883-5391

About Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

GREENWOOD HOUSE HOME FOR THE JEWISH AGED is a non profit - church related nursing home in TRENTON, NJ with 137 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

137 residents

Location

Trenton, NJ

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

53 WALTER STREET, Trenton, New Jersey 08628

(609) 883-5391

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 49 minutes with each resident a day, above the New Jersey average of 3 hours 51 minutes.

Medicare fined Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged once in the last three years, $323,570 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 49 minutesAbove the New Jersey average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day41 minutes
Nursing staff who left in the past year42%

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

March 26, 2026 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 20, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 20, 2026
  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 15, 2026

August 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 10, 2024
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 10, 2024
August 21, 2024 · Standard inspection · 7 citations+
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 10, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 10, 2024
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Oct 1, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 1, 2024
March 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 30, 2024

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $323,570 in the last three years.

  • August 21, 2024Fine: $323,570

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Greenwood House, Home for the Jewish Aged Inc.
Medicare-certified beds
137
Average residents per day
107
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 1, 1985
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
315215

Location

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53 WALTER STREETTrenton, NJ 08628

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Questions about Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged

How did Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on March 26, 2026 and cited 8 health deficiencies. The New Jersey average is 8.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 49 minutes with each resident per day, including 41 minutes from registered nurses. 42% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Greenwood House Home for the Jewish Aged once in the last three years, totaling $323,570.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Trenton Skilled Nursing in New Jersey Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026